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Joseph Pearson

Joseph Pearson served as a representative for North Carolina (1809-1815).

  • Federalist
  • North Carolina
  • District 10
  • Former
Portrait of Joseph PearsonNorth Carolina
Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State North Carolina

Representing constituents across the North Carolina delegation.

District District 10

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1809-1815

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Joseph Pearson was an American politician who served as a Representative from North Carolina in the United States Congress from 1809 to 1815. A member of the Federalist Party, Pearson served 3 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 10 congressional district.

Congressional Career

Joseph Pearson was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Federalist Party, representing North Carolina from the state’s 10 congressional district. Pearson served from 1809-05-22 to 1815-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 3 terms in office.

During this period of American history, Pearson participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of North Carolina. As a Federalist Party member, Pearson’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

Joseph Pearson’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of North Carolina and the broader history of the United States. As a Federalist Party representative from North Carolina, Pearson played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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